China’s leadership has issued a fresh warning to local officials against blindly following popular policy trends, cautioning that herd behaviour could worsen what authorities describe as involution, a cycle of excessive competition that erodes profits and undermines sustainable economic growth. The message was
President Donald Trump opened his Cabinet meeting by claiming grocery prices are down but official federal data shows the opposite. The Consumer Price Index for September shows grocery costs were up about two point seven percent compared with September of the previous year.
China handled an unprecedented 180 billion express deliveries in the first eleven months of the year, according to state media reports, highlighting the strength of the country’s online retail ecosystem even as economic growth slows. Figures from the State Post Bureau show that
A senior Saudi political adviser has praised Singapore’s long-standing governance model, saying the city-state’s approach to development continues to shape Saudi Arabia’s own modernisation goals. Mohammed Khalid Alyahya, an adviser to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, said Crown Prince Mohammed bin
China’s exports unexpectedly fell in October, marking the first contraction since February and highlighting renewed challenges for the world’s second-largest economy as global demand softens. The slowdown raises concerns about the durability of China’s trade recovery, which had shown signs of stabilization earlier
China’s exports unexpectedly fell in October, marking the first monthly contraction since March and underscoring the uneven nature of the country’s post-pandemic trade recovery. Data released by the General Administration of Customs on November 7 showed that exports, measured in U.S. dollar terms,
Chinese President Xi Jinping appears to be moving away from the confrontational “wolf warrior” diplomacy that once defined Beijing’s foreign policy approach, as China grapples with a slowing economy, weakening investor confidence, and growing international pressure. The shift signals a recalibration of China’s
China is aggressively investing in quantum computing research and development, aiming to secure leadership in next-generation computational technologies. Quantum computing promises transformative applications in cryptography, AI, material science, finance, and complex industrial simulations. By developing domestic capabilities in quantum hardware, algorithms, and software
China’s semiconductor industry is rapidly evolving in response to geopolitical pressures, export restrictions, and global market dynamics. The country has launched a concerted effort to achieve self-reliance in chip production, targeting mid-to-high-end logic and memory chips, AI accelerators, and industrial-grade microprocessors. Government policies,
China’s regulatory landscape for cross-border data transfer is undergoing significant tightening in 2025. The government aims to safeguard sensitive information, enforce data sovereignty, and maintain cybersecurity while balancing economic growth and technological innovation. These measures affect technology companies, fintech platforms, and multinational enterprises
